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James Edward Wilkes 1885–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 January 1885

Birth Location: Ogden,Weber,Utah

Death Date: 29 Jul 1950

Death Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

Father: James Wilkes

Mother: Eunice Parker

Spouse(s): Esther Westberg

Children(s): Edward Wilkes, Arline Wilkes, Wesley Wilkes, Viola Stiles

In 1885, James Edward Wilkes entered the world in Ogden,Weber,Utah, born to James Edward Wilkes And Eunice Mary Parker. In 1930, James Edward Wilkes resided in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. In 1942, James Edward Wilkes resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. James Edward Wilkes married Esther Cecelia Emelia Westberg, and had children including Arline W Wilkes, Edward W Wilkes, Viola Eunice Stiles, Wesley W Wilkes. James Edward Wilkes passed away in 1950 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.

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Biography

  • In 1885, James Edward Wilkes entered the world in Ogden,Weber,Utah, born to James Edward Wilkes And Eunice Mary Parker.
  • In 1930, James Edward Wilkes resided in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.
  • In 1942, James Edward Wilkes resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  • James Edward Wilkes married Esther Cecelia Emelia Westberg, and had children including Arline W Wilkes, Edward W Wilkes, Viola Eunice Stiles, Wesley W Wilkes.
  • James Edward Wilkes passed away in 1950 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Wilkes's Ancestors

Self
James Wilkes
1885–1950
Birth Place: Ogden,Weber,Utah
Parents
James Edward Wilkes
1861–1934
Portsmouth, Hamps, Eng
Eunice (Mary) Parker
1857–1942
Kiveton Park,York,England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Wilkes's Descendants

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James (Edward) Wilkes (20 January 1885–29 Jul 1950) m. Esther (Cecelia Emelia) Westberg (30 November 1889–4 February 1972)
  1. 1. Edward (W) Wilkes 1920–1939
  2. 2. Arline (W) Wilkes 1928–1999
  3. 3. Wesley (W) Wilkes 1923–
  4. 4. Viola (Eunice) Stiles 1921–2010 m. John Stiles 1921–1977 m. Reid (James) Sneddon 1920–1998 m. William (G) Hodges 1916–
    1. 1. Peggy Jorganson –2007
    2. 2. Peggy (Arlene) Jorgensen 1943–2008 m. Robert (D) Jorgensen 1925–1999
    3. 3. Herbert (J) Hodges 1942–2010 m. Betty (Kay) Hodges 1943–2012

James Wilkes's Timeline

5 Records

1885
20 January 1885
Birth of James Edward Wilkes in Ogden,Weber,Utah
Ogden,Weber,Utah
1930
1930
Age 45
James Edward Wilkes resided here in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
James Edward Wilkes resided here in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
1950
25 July 1950
Age 65
Death of James Edward Wilkes in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1950
29 Jul 1950
Age 65
Burial of James Edward Wilkes in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 January 1885
    Event Place: Ogden,Weber,Utah
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Utah; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 30
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2342155
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] James Edward Wilkes, "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946", "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James Edward Wilkes, 25 Jul 1950; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, reference 1464; FHL microfilm 26,583.
    [5] James E. Wilkes Jr., "Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966", "Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes Jr. and Esther Westberg, 28 Jun 1917; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; FHL microfilm 429,096.
    [6] James E. Wilkes, Jr., "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937", "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes, Jr. and Esther Westberg, 28 Jun 1917; citing Salt Lake, Utah, United States, book cert # 27268, county c
    [7] James E. Wilkes Jr., "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937", "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes Jr. and Esther Westberg, 28 Jun 1917; citing Salt Lake, Utah, United States, book CN27268, county courtho
    [8] James E Wilkes, "United States Census, 1930", "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E Wilkes, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0051, sheet 19A, fam
    [9] James E. Wilkes, Jr., "Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966", "Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes, Jr. and Esther Westberg, 28 Jun 1917; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; FHL microfilm 429,310.
    [10] James E. Wilkes in entry for Edward Waldemar Wilkes, "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946", "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes in entry for Edward Waldemar Wilkes, 13 Oct 1939; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, reference cn
    [11] James E. Wilkes in household of James Wilkes, "United States Census, 1900", "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James E. Wilkes in household of James Wilkes, Precinct 29 Salt Lake City Ward 3, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; citi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2342155

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Utah; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 July 1950
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] James Edward Wilkes, "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946", "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James Edward Wilkes, 25 Jul 1950; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, reference 1464; FHL microfilm 26,583.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1950
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] James Edward Wilkes, "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946", "Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946," index, FamilySearch ( : accessed 23 December 2014), James Edward Wilkes, 25 Jul 1950; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, reference 1464; FHL microfilm 26,583.

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